The hardmen
Subtitle: legends and lessons from the cycling gods
By: The Velominati
Edition: First Pegasus Books hardcover edition.
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 235
ISBN-13: 9781681775708
Subjects: Cyclists; Anecdotes; Bicycle racing; Biography; History
Description: "In The Hardmen the writers behind cycling superblog Velominati.com and The Rules will tell the stories and illuminate the myths of not just the greatest cyclists ever, but the toughest. From Eddy Merckx to Beryl Burton, and from Marianne Vos to Edwig Van Hooydonk, the book will lay bare the secrets of their extraordinary and inspirational endurance in the face of pain, danger and disaster. After all, suffering is one of the joys of being a cyclist. Embrace climbs, relish the descents, and get ready to harden up"--Amazon.com.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.